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Where Small Businesses Can Go for Help
(Ohio)
Where can I obtain information or go for assistance?
For the aspiring business owner, there are numerous resources available that can
help walk you through the entire process. Today, you can find a wealth of
information online that will point you in the right direction. Other resources
include libraries and government agencies including the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA). The SBA also funds local counseling, training and
information services available through organizations such as the Service Corps
of Retired Executives (SCORE), Business Information Centers (BICs) and Small
Business Development Centers (SBDC).
The following information is a partial list of resources for the aspiring
business owner:
Cleveland District Office U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
1111 Superior Avenue, Suite 630
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone (216) 522-4180
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Of the U.S. Small Business
Administration
Cleveland District Office
1111 Superior Avenue, Suite 620
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone (216) 522-4194
Small Business Information Center (BIC)
1720 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 522-7579
Business Advisors of Cleveland
1422 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44116
Phone (216) 781-6155
Greater Cleveland Growth Association (SBDC)
200 Tower City Center
50 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone (216) 621-3300, EXT. 389
Lake County Economic Development Center (SBDC)
Lake Erie College
391 West Washington St.
Painesville, OH 44077
Phone (440) 357-2290
Growth Capital Corporation
Tower City Center
50 Public Square, Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone (216) 592-2262
What are the next steps once you have completed your research and business
plan?
After you have gathered your research, put all the pieces together and completed
your business plan, it is time to turn your dream into reality. The wise thing
to do is to have someone review your business plan before you put it into
action. It is very important to fine-tune your business plan so that there are
no lingering issues. Once you have covered all the bases in your business plan,
then it is time to move ahead! Depending on your circumstances, you may need to
go to the bank, a government agency or a local development company for
financial assistance. The best advice is to be prepared and do your homework
ahead of time.
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